Beijing–Islamabad Underwater Pact: China’s 2026 Submarine Delivery And Its Strategic Ripples For India

Pakistan’s naval modernisation is set for a major inflection point with the induction of Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines in 2026.Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Pakistan’s Naval Chief, confirmed to China’s state-run Global Times that the joint Sino-Pak submarine program is “progressing smoothly”, with the first boats slated for delivery within the next year. This marks one of the most consequential
Pakistan’s naval modernisation is set for a major inflection point with the induction of Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines in 2026.Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Pakistan’s Naval Chief, confirmed to China’s state-run Global Times that the joint Sino-Pak submarine program is “progressing smoothly”, with the first boats slated for delivery within the next year. This marks one of the most consequential
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